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One Thousand Gifts of Thanks

1. A sunset kissed pink
2. Ringlet curls at the end of my daughter’s pony tail
3. A friend dropping by, sharing laughs
4. White disposable diapers
5. Paddles dipped into a crystal lake
6. Little hands grasping mine
7. Friendly strangers
8. Fly sticky tape
9. Star Filled skies
10. Songs from a child’s mouth
11. An embrace, a shelter
12. Forgiveness
13. Giggles
14. Well-timed words
15. A nap with a baby
16. Labor for my hands
17. Paper plates
18. Wet hair and clean kids
19. Fresh milk in the fridge
20. Purple blooms in the garden
21. Air conditioning on a hot August day
22. Bringing a smile to a teary face
23. A good morning well-wish
24. Hearing, “Mommy”
25. Beds made in every room
26. Children to sleep in the beds.
27. No accidents in the beds
28. Phone calls
29. Sisters
30. Good books
31. Wet dogs, less skunk smelling
32. Thankful kids
33. Tattered quilts
34. People smarter than me
35. Worn keys of a piano
36. Smooshed spiders
37. Sales
38. I can do-it-myself, determined child
39. Pictures on my fridge
40. Lunch on the patio
41. Life
42. Memorized verses
43. Boxes of new crayons
44. Unbroken vows
45. Campfires
46. Recess Peanut Butter Cups
47. Dreams
48. Warm evenings
49. Soft white pillows on my bed
50. Yellow galoshes on little feet
51. Arms reaching to me
52. Being awake, alone with Jesus
53. Music
54. Vegetarian Pizza
55. Healthy kids
56. Lessons learned
57. Butterfly Kisses
58. Pictures, memories taken
59. Being led by the hand
60. New words
61. Pink dresses
62. Endearing nicknames
63. Old Hymnals
64. Safe arrivals
65. Morning hair after deep sleep
66. Exploring
67. Clean closets
68. Discovered critters
69. Barbecued hotdogs
70. Breaks
71. Young relatives
72.  Helpers
73. Bends in the road
74. Fresh Salsa
75. New steps on old trails
76. Trust
77. Unexpected Finds
78. Evening Hours
79. New Recipes
80. The strong arms of my husband
81. Reading aloud
82. Ribbons on packages
83. Being sought out
84. The trashman
85. Tea Parties
86. Fat raindrops on our tin porch roof
87. A winter's fireplace
88. Home grown vegetables
89. Laugh lines
90. Fragrant candles
91. Twirling tutus
92.  Spotted cows
93. Open windows
94. Hot bubble baths
95. Celebrating birthdays
96. Rose Bushes
97. Polka dotted fabric
98. Surprises
99. Pink milk
100. Ticklish laughter
101. Besties
102. Little white baby toothy grins
103. Making up
104. Green grass
105. Summer freedom
106. Clean dishes- drying
107.  Distant thunderstorms
108. A well timed word
109. Curiosity
110. Foot rubs
111. Colors- especially pink
112. Soft blankets and snuggling
113. Bedtime Prayers
114. A glass-like lake
115. Warm soup
116. Fireflies
117. Home baked cookies
118. Family Heirlooms
119. Thick towels
120. Cool breezes
121. A galaxy of stars
122. Anticipation, Hope
123. Unspoken love
124. Journals
125. A band of precious metal on my left hand
126. Smiles on their faces
127. Ratty quilts
128. Words of His
129. Hand holding
130. Still moments
131. Tears
132. Afternoons at the park
133. Library books
134. Ideas!
135. Anticipation of a day off
136. Homeschool learning
137. Late birthday cards
138. Romance
139. Faithfulness
140. Coffee Dates
141. Massages
142. Cool night air that sends you under blankets
143. Late night board games
144. Awesomeness!
145. Love songs
146. Tears that come
147. Daybreak
148. Cream and sugar
149. Someone to confide in
150. School days
151. New lunchboxes
152. Library books (and no fees)
153. Tiffany Box Blue
154. The months we've been without need of a doctor
155. Baby Socks
156. Friend's, and the washing machines they share
157. Strong working arms
158. Game Night and laughter

159. A slip of time in pajamas with my Bible, stillness around me

160. Christmas carols
161. "Peease" from a toddler boy
162. Fresh haircuts
163. A cookie for each hand
164. Clean sheets
165. Hope
166. Magazines full of beauty and ideas
167. A new sweet potato waffle recipe
168. Resting on a steady heartbeat
169. Forgiveness
 170. A day set aside for Thanks
171. Carols that fill my mind and heart
172. A world gone twinkly
173. Little arms filled with baby dolls
174. Bits of scrap fabric fallen away from creativity
175. Memories superimposed on my screen
176. A late night bowl of icecream
177. Clean blankets
178. True frinds
179. Small chatter off small lips
180. Cliff hangers
181. The One who never fails
182.  Moments, however interrupted, on my pillow at night
183. Gift making
184. Ibuprofin
185. End of finals week in sight!
186. Shared stories
187. Words that are heard
188. My daughter's "frufessional" help
189. Pest Control
190. New ideas
191. Star student glitters and stickers

192. Purple vacuum
193. Validation
194. Five minutes of shared time
195. Tears at His feet
196.  Fresh paint
197. Little ones who need me

198. Lessons learned
199. Thesaurus
200. Little bob cut with no tangles
201. Early bedtime
202. Memories of the ballet, flying with strings
203. Moments free from perfectionism